The following is the TENTATIVE program and schedule for the 2024 ATRA Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO. Presentations, times and other details are subject to change between now and the start of the conference in October.
Regarding CEUs, please note: NCTRC CE Pre-approval will be pending; all sessions may not have been approved by NCTRC. We will post an update when approval for sessions has been received and sessions appropriate for specialty certification as identified by NCTRC.
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Crafting Comprehensive Internship Manuals: Bridging Theory with Practice
Primary Presenter
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1c96ee771e3d2e238bcff35723b68332.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Shelby Sharpe, Texas State University - San Marcos")
Shelby Sharpe, Texas State University - San Marcos
Credentials
PhD, CTRS
Biographical Information
Shelby Sharpe is currently faculty at Texas State University teaching recreational therapy courses and coordinating internships for graduate and undergraduate RT students. She obtained her PhD at Oklahoma State University, has her master’s in public administration from Northeastern University, and earned her bachelor’s in recreational therapy at Texas State. Shelby has been a recreational therapist for 11 years. Her primary experience has been in the community, acute behavioral/mental health, and military settings. Shelby is a young researcher focusing on special populations and community connection, with a specific interest in military service members. Her passion for research, teaching and the field drives her to support advancements in RT professionals and programs in all settings and populations Shelby is excited to share her knowledge and assist in facilitating growth within the profession.
Co-Presenter/panelists
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/dd6cc699b129d11509bed28243cad3ac.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Brittany Mays, Langston University")
Brittany Mays, Langston University
Credentials
PhD, CTRS
Biographical Information
I am Dr. Brittany Mays, an Assistant Professor at Langston University in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. I have recently completed my Doctoral Degree at Oklahoma State University in Health, Human Performance and Leisure. I am also currently working as CTRS part time at Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health in Tulsa, OK. I have been a part of several research projects throughout my time at OSU and I am currently working on many publications, grants, and research. I have a passion for research, teaching and Recreational Therapy and find that service in research plays a vital role in enhancing Recreational Therapy programs in all settings and populations.